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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 679.10 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 679.10 and 245.18 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 679.10 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/679.10 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 679.10 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 166,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,501.74/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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